Before you start using the Raspberry Pi, you will need the following devices: – Power supply – micro SD card (for storing the system and files)
If you want to set up the Raspberry Pi as an interactive computer with a desktop, you will need to pre-configure the hostname, user account, network connection, and configure SSH and burn the operating system. You will need the following accessories: – Monitor – Video cable compatible with Raspberry Pi – Keyboard – Mouse
If you want to set up the Raspberry Pi as a “headless” computer accessible only via the network, then the above external devices are not required.
Power Supply
Depending on the model of the Raspberry Pi, it is recommended to use the corresponding power supply. The power requirements for various Raspberry Pi models are shown in the image below:
Insert the power supply into the port labeled “power IN”, “PWR IN” or “PWR”. Some Raspberry Pi models, such as the Zero series, have power ports that function the same as the USB output ports. Please ensure to use the correct power port on the Raspberry Pi.
Storage Media
The Raspberry Pi is a small computer that does not have built-in storage. Therefore, you need to use storage media such as a storage card or USB drive to install the operating system on the Raspberry Pi. Typically, a microSD card is used, but you can also use a USB drive or network storage connected via PCIE HAT. The Raspberry Pi 5 supports all of the above boot media.
Since the Raspberry Pi 1A, all models of the Raspberry Pi come with a microSD slot. When you insert the microSD card into the slot, the Raspberry Pi will automatically boot from the microSD card.
Recommended microSD cards For installing Raspberry Pi OS, it is recommended to use a microSD card with at least 32GB of storage space. For Raspberry Pi OS Lite, at least 16GB is recommended. You can use microSD cards with a capacity of less than 2TB. Currently, capacities over 2TB are not supported due to restrictions. For the Raspberry Pi 5, whether using a microSD card or other storage media, you will see improved performance with faster read and write speeds.
The following devices have hardware limitations and cannot exceed a boot partition size of 256 GB: – Raspberry Pi Zero – Raspberry Pi 1 – Early Raspberry Pi models with BCM2836 SOC
Different operating systems have different requirements for the capacity of the burning system. Please click to view: https://shumeipai.nxez.com/download#os
Keyboard
You can connect a wired keyboard or USB Bluetooth receiver to any USB port on the Raspberry Pi.
Mouse
You can connect a wired mouse or USB Bluetooth receiver to any USB port on the Raspberry Pi.
Monitor
If the Raspberry Pi has multiple HDMI ports, please connect the main monitor to the port labeled HDMI0.
The different Raspberry Pi models have different display outputs as shown in the table below:
Most monitors do not have micro HDMI or mini HDMI ports. However, you can connect these ports on the Raspberry Pi to any HDMI monitor using a micro HDMI to HDMI cable or mini HDMI cable (Zero). For monitors that do not support HDMI, you can use an adapter to convert the HDMI output to a port supported by the monitor.
Audio
All Raspberry Pi models with HDMI, micro HDMI, or mini HDMI support audio output via HDMI. All Raspberry Pi models support USB audio. All Raspberry Pi models equipped with Bluetooth support Bluetooth audio. All models of Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, and 4 include a 3.5mm auxiliary TRRS jack.
Networking
The following Raspberry Pi models come with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity: – Raspberry Pi 5 – Raspberry Pi 4 – Raspberry Pi 3B – Raspberry Pi 3 – Raspberry Pi Zero W – Raspberry Pi Zero 2W In the Raspberry Pi, the “B” suffix indicates the presence of an Ethernet interface; the “A” suffix indicates the absence of an Ethernet interface. If the Raspberry Pi does not have an Ethernet interface, you can still connect to wired internet using a USB to Ethernet adapter.
Seeking Help
If you encounter problems during the installation process, you can post for help on the Raspberry Pi forum. https://talk.quwj.com/node/support
